Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Media Literacy

Media in Today's World

Media Literacy

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn what media literacy means and how you can improve your own media literacy skills.

Understanding and Comparing Media Types

The Pros and Cons of Social Media

In this module you will learn about the differences between traditional and social media, and learn the language necessary to compare them.

Targeting Audiences

Traditional Advertisements: Print, Radio and Television

Online Advertisement

In this module you will learn about how advertisers use media to market their products.

Media Bias

Types of Bias in the Media

In this module you will learn about the meaning of media bias and several common types of bias.

Diversity

How Different Groups are Portrayed

In this module you will learn about the importance of including people from various races, cultures, and genders in mainstream media.

English for Media Literacy - Course Assessment

Media literacy is a good way of better understanding what you see and read in newspapers, on TV and across social media.

English for Media Literacy

This course has been specially designed for non-native English speakers interested in learning more about American media. You will study the different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media, and the role they play in our lives. This will greatly enhance your vocabulary and language skills needed to critically analyze what you read and watch in today's modern media.

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